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Standard 9 : Chronological Thinking
Cluster Standards

This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

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  • SS.4.A.9.1 : Utilize timelines to sequence key events in Florida history.
Cluster Information
Number:
SS.4.A.9
Title:
Chronological Thinking
Type:
Standard
Subject:
Social Studies
Grade:
4
Strand
American History
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • SS.4.A.9.AP.1 : Complete a timeline to sequence major events in Florida history.
Cluster Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.

Lesson Plans
  • Florida's Three Branches of Government: Part 2: This is Part 2 of a two-part lesson series where students explain the structure and function of Florida’s three branches of government while placing the contributions of significant individuals to Florida on a timeline. The students will also write an expository paragraph/essay explaining Florida's three branches of government.

  • An Introduction to Florida's Constitution: In this lesson plan, students will first learn about Florida's state Constitution via a brief slideshow. Then, students will visit stations to learn about the 6 different versions of Florida's Constitution, and they will fill in a timeline to demonstrate their knowledge.

Video/Audio/Animation
  • Portraits in Patriotism - Ivonne Blank: Elementary School: Ivonne Blank immigrated to the United States in 1961 as part of Operation Pedro Pan, the largest exodus on unaccompanied minors in the Western Hemisphere. Ms. Blank talks about how difficult it was waiting for her parents and living in an orphanage in Denver, CO. Her parents later left the island by boat, were rescued by the Coast Guard, and resettled in the United States. After the family was reunited, they were able to rebuild their lives with support from their community. Ms. Blank went on to become a lifelong educator and U.S. citizen.